Development Associate

Company: Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

Development Associate The Development Associate will work closely with members of the Development Team to insure a successful development program that includes individual, corporate and foundation donors, direct mail, major donor identification and secure past/future sponsors for special events. This position enables the advancement office to achieve its goals, strategize, and offer technical and clerical support. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: - - Coordinate all administrative tasks of the development office including but not limited to data entry, preparing proposal packets, prospect research and keeping meeting minutes - Maintain donor records and ensure the accuracy and efficacy of the donor and event database (Bloomerang and OneCause) - Record all gifts and prepares proper acknowledgements for all donations within 48 hours of receipt - Generate solicitation lists for all mailings, emails, and all other outside correspondence - Create monthly and annual income reports from database - Aid in leveraging and retaining current donor relationships with past/current sponsors for all three major fundraising events - Assist with the strategy and development of annual giving campaign - Support the Financial Office with scholarship applications - Serve as liaison to Cornerstone Junior Board - Represent Cornerstone at special events and external fund-raising activities - Proactively support the responsibilities of the other staff members Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: - - Public Relations and Marketing Background preferred - Development database experience preferred - Excellent research, organizational and record keeping skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively build and maintain relationships - Computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office products specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Knowledge of office practice and procedures, ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks and priorities, and ability to work independently and with a team when necessary

Keywords: Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, Birmingham , Development Associate, Other , Birmingham, Alabama